Many things in life happen in mysterious ways. It turns out that one day I wished very strongly to have my own house in Havana. I think that at the moment I wished for that something happened that involved a lot of emotion. I won't go into details... but there are many and very diverse emotions. They are all creative, in my opinion.
But remembering that wish in particular, I imagined a house in a place surrounded by a lot of nature, from which it would be possible to reach the various parts of the city without so much hassle.
That wish came true. The Universe made its alignments for me to come to this place and build my house, and so I laid the first brick.
I would have a lot to say about the process of building a house here in Cuba, where nothing is normal. To tell it now seems simple, but it was a huge battle and a lot of work and fatigue. Sleepless nights, suffering, impotence at times when I was even swindled. One day unscrupulous persons even stole the bricks I had just put in the perimeter wall.
Money? It meant many years of zero enjoyment of pleasures and even limitations on even foods I liked to eat that were not cheap. I had to spend what little I managed to earn to pay for materials and labour for the builders.
Getting at least half of the house up and habitable since I started in 2009... has been titanic. I can talk about that a lot too, but I'd better keep the details to myself. In short, I don't think I'm a hero or anything like that. I have also received help from my parents. I remember my mother undoing her savings account so that I could make those touches that allowed me to move out of the house and stop them from stealing the things I had been able to build with so much effort.
When I look at these photos I think that it has been a long road.... More than long, tremendously hectic, with many ups and downs, and it is also true that although my house is not finished, as it is right now, I have enjoyed it very much. And I continue to enjoy it.
What I like most about it is the surrounding area and the courtyard where I have planted some trees that bear a lot of fruit. I also have some visitors every day and you have been able to see that in my posts.
Come on, I know this post is not about this but before I left home, because today I am participating in a Festival that brings together people who love cycling, this happened. I left home so happy for having been able to record this short video. I hope you enjoy this moment as much as I did.
I was excited and I'm a bit silly when I talk to animals hahaha... 😂 The little dog Chanel is also quite a spectacle.
About my dream of seeing the house finished I don't know sometimes... I get a bit discouraged, especially because it's been so many years and I haven't achieved it. Besides, other ideas and plans to improve and perhaps to be able to achieve it are coming to my mind especially in recent times.
Many people suggest to me to sell this unfinished house and move to something smaller already done, but I have attachments here. 🥺 I know these things are not good.
What have I learned from all this? That dreams do come true but you must not stop dreaming them.
Maybe... It's that I haven't known how to handle myself well in the waiting. Or maybe... The Universe has better plans for me. 🤷🏻
These are some pictures of how I visualised my house. It was done by the architect I commissioned the plans from.
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